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Ignition Lock Cylinder

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Starting and Charging
2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.





3. Position the steering wheel half way between the upper and lower tilt stops (if necessary).
4. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
5. Roll back the shift lever seal from the upper and the lower shrouds.
6. Remove the tilt wheel lever (if necessary). Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement - On Vehicle.
7. Remove the 2 TORX(R) screws from the lower steering column shroud.
8. Remove the lower steering column shroud.
9. Remove the 2 TORX(R) screws from the upper steering column shroud.
10. Lift the upper steering column shroud to gain access to the lock cylinder access hole.
11. Using a bent tip awl, insert the tip into the ignition lock cylinder access hole.





12. Turn the ignition lock cylinder to the START position.
Using the bent tip awl, push down on the ignition lock cylinder retaining pin.
13. Release the ignition lock cylinder to the RUN position.





14. Remove the ignition lock cylinder from the lock module assembly by pulling the ignition lock cylinder away from the steering column.

Installation Procedure





1. Insert the ignition lock cylinder through the upper shroud.
2. Install the ignition lock cylinder to the lock module assembly by doing the following:
2.1. Align the positioning slot and locking tab slot on the lock module assembly to the positioning tab and locking tab on the ignition lock cylinder.
2.2. Push the ignition lock cylinder into the lock module assembly until the locking tab locks against the locking tab.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the 2 TORX(R) screws to the upper shroud.
Tighten the 2 TORX(R) screws to 6 Nm (53 inch lbs.).
4. Install the lower shroud.
5. Install the shift lever seal to the upper and the lower shrouds.
6. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
8. Connect the battery negative cable.